What is the iPhone screen mirroring function?Settings and apps for displaying on TVs, PCs, and smartphones

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What is iPhone screen mirroring?

Screen mirroring is a function that is built into the iPhone from the beginning, and by using it, you can display the screen of the iPhone on a large screen such as a TV or PC.

This function is useful for situations where you want to display the iPhone screen on a large screen.

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How to mirror iPhone screen to TV

First of all, I will explain how to mirror the screen of iPhone and display it on TV. There are two methods, wired and wireless, so I will explain each of them.

How to Mirror iPhone by Wire

Wired mirroring is a direct connection between your iPhone and your TV using equipment such as an HDMI cable.

You will need an Apple Lightning (Digital AV Adapter MD826AM / A) and an HDMI cable (Type A male-Type A male), so be prepared.

After preparing these, let's connect immediately. To connect, follow the procedure below.

1. Connect your iPhone to your TV with Apple Lightning and HDMI cable

2. Input to HDMI on TV

You should now be able to see your iPhone screen on your TV.

How to mirror iPhone wirelessly

One way to mirror wirelessly instead of wired is to use an Apple TV . When mirroring with Apple TV, follow these steps:

By the way, before mirroring, it is essential to connect iPhone and Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi .

1. View Control Center on iPhone

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2. Open "Screen Mirroring" and select Apple TV

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How to mirror iPhone screen to computer

Next, I will show you how to mirror to your computer. There are so many ways to mirror to your computer, but let's take a look at two that are popular because of their ease of setup.

How to mirror with Lonely Screen

Lonely Screen is a mirroring tool that can be used on both Mac and Windows.

1. Get Lonely Screen from the official website on your PC

2. Connect your iPhone and PC to record to the same Wi-Fi network

3. On the mirrored iPhone, open "Settings"> "Control Center"> "Customize Controls" and add "Screen Recording"

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4. Launch Lonely Screen on your PC

5. Press the "Start Mirroring" button in the Control Center and select "Lonely Screen"

Now you can start mirroring. Even if you cannot use the Wi-Fi environment, you can mirror by connecting your iPhone and PC with a USB cable.

How to mirror with Apower Mirror

Another way to wirelessly mirror your iPhone is to use a tool called Apower Mirror. Since it is compatible with various devices, it is especially recommended for displaying the screen of new models such as iPhone 11 on a PC.

1. Install Apower Mirror on your PC and iPhone

Image quote: From the Apower Mirror official website

2. Launch Apower Mirror on both PC and iPhone

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3. Tap the blue "M" button on the iPhone screen. (* The image below is for the iPad, but the procedure is exactly the same.)

Image quote: From the Apower Mirror operation screen

4. The PC to be used will be detected, so select it and tap "Smartphone screen mirroring".

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5. Open "Control Center"> "Screen Mirroring" on your iPhone

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6. Select Apower Mirror

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It is useful for capturing still images, recording screens, and displaying the screen of a smartphone on the screen at the time of presentation. You can use it for free if you use the trial version, but there is a limitation that the recording time is up to 3 minutes and full screen display is not possible.

How to Mirror iPhone Screen to iPhone

I will show you how to mirror and display the screen of iPhone on other iPhones.

Mirror with Apower Mirror

Mirroring using Apower Mirror is also possible like a personal computer. The flow is as follows.

1. Install Apower Mirror on all iPhones you want to mirror

2. On the mirrored iPhone, open "Settings"> "Control Center"> "Customize Controls" and add "Screen Recording"

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3. Launch the Apower Mirror app and select the iPhone to connect to

4. Press and hold the "Screen Recording" button in the Control Center, select "Apower Mirror" and select "Start Broadcast"

Mirror using Team Viewer

Team Viewer is a remote control tool for various devices such as PCs and smartphones. Follow the steps below to mirror.

In Team Viewer, the application to be installed differs between the operating side and the operated side.

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1. Install Team Viewer Quick Support

2. On the mirrored iPhone, open "Settings"> "Control Center"> "Customize Controls" and add "Screen Recording"

Image quote: Created by Boxil editorial department from iPhone operation screen

3. Launch the Team Viewer app and record the displayed ID

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4. Press and hold the "Screen Recording" button in the Control Center, select "Team Viewer" and select "Start Broadcast"

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1. Install Team Viewer Remote Control

2. Launch the Team Viewer app and enter the iPhone ID to connect to

Image quote: From the Team Viewer app screen

You can now connect.

When is mirroring to the iPhone useful?

Depending on the model, you may think that mirroring the iPhone screen to the iPhone does not change the screen size, so there is no merit. However, remember how to do it, as it can be useful when you want to share your screen, such as when you can't successfully send a video file to your friends and family.

In this way, there is a big advantage in that you can share what you see on your iPhone with others.

Benefits of mirroring

Introducing the benefits of mirroring.

Can be displayed on a large screen

One of the merits is that it can be used on a large screen. The screen size of the iPhone is around 6 inches at the largest. Even the largest iPhone 11 Pro Max currently on the market is 6.5 inches.

When displayed on a TV, it becomes a very large screen, for example, 40 inches or more. This is a big advantage because the text and photos are very easy to see. It is useful for people who want to enjoy powerful images and people who want to check on a large screen because it is difficult to see the characters.

Disadvantages of mirroring

Screen mirroring isn't all good. There are also disadvantages.

Requires hardware purchase

It's not that you can mirror with an iPhone and a TV. You'll need to buy a device like the Apple TV to do mirroring. There are many other devices with mirroring capabilities besides the Apple TV, but in any case you may have to buy some device.

Some apps are cumbersome to set up

Basically, mirroring is a function that can be easily done, but there are cases where setting is troublesome depending on the application, and there are cases where membership registration is required to use it. However, if you are familiar with the operation of various apps on a daily basis, it is not difficult at all, so let's actively utilize it.

Let's make effective use of mirroring

Mirroring, a feature originally built into the iPhone, allows you to project the screen onto the large screen of your TV or computer, or share it with other iPhones.

This feature not only allows you to see the small screen of your iPhone in a large size, but also allows you to share it with family and friends. There may be times when you need to share your app's development screen. Let's take advantage of the mirroring function.

You can watch it with iphone mirroring!3 Recommended Video Services

From here, we will introduce three popular video distribution services.

U-NEXT

The feature of U-NEXT is that you can create up to 4 family accounts with your family . You can limit the viewing of programs that are inappropriate for children, or prevent them from purchasing paid content without permission.

In addition, it has the No. 1 track record of unlimited viewing works, and has a full lineup of 140,000 videos, 520,000 books / manga, and 70 magazines. (Research by GEM Partners Co., Ltd. As of November 2019)

Click here to register for U-NEXT to try it for free for 31 days

Hulu

Hulu is full of content such as anime and children's programs, centered on NTV dramas such as "3rd Year Group A" starring Masaki Suda and "Your Turn to Kill" starring Kei Tanaka. The feature is that it can be enjoyed by a wide range of age groups from children to adults.

In addition, there is a recommendation function that automatically selects "recommended works" based on the browsing history searched in the past. Compared to other services, there are many overlooked distributions of domestic and overseas dramas, so it is perfect for those who like dramas.

	Number of works	Price (tax included)	Trial period	Download function
Hulu	Over 60,000	1,026 yen (tax included)	14th	〇

Try it now for free for 2 weeks Click here to register for Hulu

In the next article, we'll take a closer look at Hulu's recommended movies and dramas.

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Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has a wealth of dramas, movies, and anime with over 30,000 titles. In addition, you can receive various benefits by becoming an Amazon Prime member (annual membership fee of 4,900 yen). For example, you can use Amazon Prime Video for 408 yen per month, as well as rush flights and designated delivery dates for Amazon products for free.

In the next article, we'll take a closer look at Prime membership.

What are the benefits of Amazon Prime membership benefits?Payment method-Is the annual membership fee really good? Amazon's paid membership service "Amazon Prime" offers a lot of membership benefits with an annual membership fee of 4,900 yen or 500 yen per month ... See details 30-day free trial Amazon Prime Video Click here to register

You can buy it without waiting!How to buy the latest iPhone from the official online shop

If you are worried that "I want to buy a new iPhone, but I don't want to line up and I don't have time to go to the store ...", I recommend purchasing at the official online shop.

Since it is an online shop operated by a carrier, there is no risk of purchasing a fake or defective iPhone.

docomo online shop

The docomo online shop can be purchased at a reasonable price with no administrative fees at the time of contract required at the store.

There is also a chat service for people who want to ask a question but don't want to wait until they reach the call center. Feel free to consult with us at any time.

Furthermore, at the time of purchase, you can purchase terminals and optional items by using d points for 1 point = 1 yen.

Click here for details on the docomo online shop

au online shop

The au online shop is free shipping for purchases of 2,500 yen or more. In addition, it will arrive the day after the purchase at the earliest.

It's perfect for people in a hurry, saying, "It broke suddenly, but I don't have time to go to the store ...".

In addition, you can also shop at great prices with "Santaro Day" and "au Smart Pass", which are limited to au users.

Click here for details on the au online shop

softbank online shop

At the Softbank online shop, you can use T points to buy an iPhone.

A particularly popular plan for Softbank users is the "Ultra Giga Monster" that can be used at 50GB / month. The use of SNS such as YouTube, LINE, and Instagram is count-free and no data is consumed.

In addition, you can always get 10 times more points at Yahoo Shopping. You can shop online at a great price.

Click here for details on SoftBank Online Shop

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